Go to place when I want some loaded fries since I only order their chili cheese fries with pastrami on top. We placed our order online thinking it would be ready for pick up by the time we get there. You would still have to wait in line to let them know you had ordered. That's exactly what we did and we waited...and waited...and waited...until we realized that people who arrived after us already got their order. It turns out that our cheeseburger has been sitting in one of their drawers for quite some time and that none of the workers called out the name for us to pick up after the guy at the register had announced it. He handed it to us from the under the counter and took someone's pastrami chili cheese fries order to give to us. It's disappointing because that burger bun became soggy from the wait. But even more disappointing is that their online ordering system is completely useless. Idk when we'll come back, but I doubt it's any time soon. read more

Prices are great! We got a pastrami burger, cheeseburger and fries for $14! As for taste, it's a bit bland. The portions are very generous. It's probably one of those places where it's nostalgic and you grew up with it. It's definitely a bargain but taste wise, might have to add your own seasoning to the food! read more

OG, not cute or quaint, but definitely a dive, which is all good and translates to tasty, nothing too healthy here but you don't go to the Hat for a salad. The burgers and onion rings are packed with flavor. read more

COVID19: Open for business. And a line at 3pm on a Saturday. SIZE matters. Haven't been here in awhile. And I can tell you that the bread used for the pastrami is different. It's a smaller sandwich than it once was. They still stuff it with their delicious pastrami. And the bread is great. Soft and tasty and doesn't get soggy after a 20 min drive home. But, it's SMALLer than it's used to be. The chili fries?...good, but, a little less flavorful than it used to be. I'll still come here if I'm up from OC. But, it'll take almost two of these pastrami sandwiches to equal what it once was. And they forgot my jalapeños (that's almost worthy of another -1/2 star to me) read more

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The Hat is one of my favorite places for mouth watering pastrami so delicious I enjoy myself knowing I'm eating good pastrami. My wife and I have been to burgers restaurants serving great pastrami like Arry's Burgers,The Golden Ox and other great restaurants I been going throughout the years in my life. I have been coming to Hat for many years the first Hat I went was the Hat in Monterey Park at the time I try the burgers they so good then I have been coming to the Hat. read more

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There was a time when I looked forward to getting a pastrami sandwich back in the early 80's they were righteously big overflowing with meat for 3.50 each. Now it's 13 dolla, s and smaller I am very disappointed in their attitude and the service. I am sorry to recommend this place for there are no value it's sad that one day they will close this iconic place. read more

The Hat - Pastrami sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

Pastrami sandwich and chili Cheese fries with pastrami on top! I forgot to ask with onions but everything tasted amazing! I'm glad they made it through the pandemic! This location has a lot of parking . Lines do get long because this spot is opened pretty late. read more

The Hat - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

My son picked up food tonight and they have the worst cups I've ever seen. They collapse when you pick them up. It's like their bio degrading while you're drinking the drink. read more

After long time wanting to stop for hat very disappointing customer service no customer service treatment like number not person and that's the manager on register taking orders impatient asked for grill to be grill with shorting I was told no than I chose the cheese burger on rye bread recived the only toasted dry rye bread which is not good at all only 1 pack of yellow pepper per sandwich some time people eat more hot than others so may be not every one is taking yellow chilli cost cutting to the bone I might not return for long time I don't like places who doesn't accommodate customer requests and on top nickeling and diaming it takes away the joy of eating I don't ask for free stuff but I want to enjoy and they know there sandwich is not cheap. I have lots of places who are generous with customers and they are little mom and pop's store don't tell me they not making money read more

Definitely hits the spot when you're looking for comfort/fast food... 5 stars!!!!! So lucky that there are a few Hat locations within a short driving distance from home, but this Alhambra location is the closest one, not to mention the original location. I've gone to the Alhambra location the most number of times. The Alhambra location offers a good amount of outdoor dining space in light of COVID, but we opted to order online and pick up for lunch. The Hat is known for its pastrami, and you definitely should get the Pastrami Burger or the Pastrami Dip. The pastrami is always perfectly cooked super tender and mouth-watering delicious, definitely worthy to be called "world famous." The pastrami items are the priciest items on the menu, but The Hat gives you an incredible amount of pastrami! My other favorite at The Hat is the Chili Burger, and if you're really hungry, there's a Chili Double Burger! Don't forget the Onion Rings to go with your burger and/or sandwich! I love French fries, but The Hat slices them way too big to my liking. Thank goodness the onion rings more than make up for their french fry shortcomings since they are some of the tastiest onion rings I've ever had. Please be warned though that The Hat is extremely generous with its French fry and onion ring portions. A small order of either one is more than enough for three to four to share, and I guess a large order is perfect to share for a very large family or group of friends. The staff at The Hat is always friendly and welcoming, and service has always been super fast and efficient. The Hat recently celebrated being in business for over 70 years, and it definitely shows! read more

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The Hat, Alhambra, was quick and efficient in serving the food. Person behind the the counter was helpful in picking out the combination of food offerings. Price was right and the food plentiful. The picnic tables in the back were clean and comfortable. We Highly recommend this place as a go to, for a late night snack stop. read more

I love how their pastrami isn't too salty! Never thought it would go so well on a burger! Their chili fries are gold standard of chili fries! Fried perfectly topped with a generous scoop of delicious, piping hot chili. No wonder The Hat is so well rated in all of its locations! read more

The Hat - Pastrami Burger - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I went here the other day to get food with my family. The food was so delicious!!! Everyone who works here is also very polite! I would highly recommend going here! I ordered the Pastrami Dip and chili cheese fries to share :) read more

I had the roast beef dip with chili on the side! It still tasted the same and was good as ever! It's a great place to grab a quick meal and go. I recommend the roast beef dip with au jus and chili! Make sure you're careful with the chili, it's hot! read more

Yum yum yum! I've been to the Hat from different locations numerous times and i like their pastrami and chili cheese fries. Today, I ordered their pastrami dip for my husband and a burger for myself. I fell in love with my burger after the first bite. Their burger is so flavorful & the meat is really juicy (yum!). I'm going to definitely ordering more burgers from them. During COVID-19, they practice and reinforce social distancing by labeling the 6 ft part labels on the floor. Their patio dining is currently open & I can see customers eating there today! I would have given them a 5, but didn't because their fries were not crispy at all. Anyways, I look forward to coming back for more burgers. read more

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Best Pastrami ever. I can't speak to any other sandwich on the menu because, since I was introduced to The Hat -- in 1986 -- and their famous Pastrami Dip, it is the only sandwich I have ever ordered. And The Hat has a large menu. I remember loving The Hat's Onion Rings, but they, in combination with my requisite Pastrami Dip, are too much for me now. Sucks to get old. Love the Pastrami. Five Stars. read more

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Noelle's Yelp Review 2018 The Hat is an iconic spot in Southern California and they have several locations (only in Southern California). On our most recent family vacation to Southern California we headed to the original location of The Hat in Alhambra, California. In 1951 The Hat opened up at started serving its world famous pastrami dip sandwiches. They have eleven locations- Alhambra (original), Brea, Glendora, Lake Forest, Monterey Park, Murrieta, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Simi Valley, Temple City and Upland. The original location in Alhambra has a decent sized parking lot, an out door section with tables and seats, walk up to the counter and place an order (easy peasy). They serve their famous pastrami dip sandwich, burgers (cheese, chili, double, turkey, pastrami) , cold deli sandwiches (tuna, turkey, ham, ham and cheese etc), side orders- fries, chili fries, wet fries, onion rings, potato salad), drinks - soda, water, horchata, coffee and milk. We opted for: pastrami on sourdough (5/5) wet fries (4/5) The pastrami was really delicious - the best I've tasted to date. It was tender and seasoned perfectly. My friends who recommend The Hat to us love the wet fries. The wet fries consist of perfectly fried french fries swimming in their homemade gravy (almost poutine but not). The wet fries were huge and the gravy spicy. This place was hopping when we went. The food is fresh and delish and the customer service fast and friendly. Definitely one of those old school spots you must try when you're in the area!!! Noelle's Notes Delish food Excellent customer service read more

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You have to try the chili cheese fries with pickles + chopped tomatoes AND pastrami on top!! That's a snack for 2-3people. The pastrami dip is what they are known for and is very good too. It's not a big sandwich length-wise but they do pile on the meat. Never dry or too salty. Made simple with mustard and pickles. I usually save whatever falls out for breakfast to add to my eggs. This is not a traditional sit down restaurant, but you can sit outside under the patio with tables and benches behind the stand after getting your food. Service is pretty quick and efficient, even during their busy hours. read more

Finally decided to try out the Hat after being a Alhambra resident for 15+ years. I ordered the pastrami burger and it was definitely worth the hype!! At first, I was hesitant to buy the pastrami burger because of the price point, but after trying it, I can say that the cost is justified. I shared the pastrami burger with my cousin and we both were full after eating out halves. The flavor is good and the ingredients were decadent!! read more

The Hat - Pastrami Burger - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

Pastrami Chili Cheese Fries were so good. BBQ Beef not very good, tastes like you're eating straight bbq sauce and bread. Stick to the Pastrami Dip, can't go wrong with the world famous pastrami. Potato salad is also pretty good. Staff is always friendly, plenty of parking, and open late. read more

The chili cheese burger so much flavor with fries a side of gravy and an orange bang . I pulled over and ate this on the side of the road because fries have to be eating within minutes and it was too cold outside to eat in the patio area . I parked and ate a few blocks down and despite the side of gravy opening and spilling half way inside the bag I somehow enjoyed the burger so much I'm giving it a 5 star on flavor alone because not sure whose fault that was that the gravy exploded in the bag a few blocks away but I still enjoyed the food . The service is fast and friendly and it's always a pleasure to say hello to the older man with the golden voice !!!! This review is for my meal selection I can't speak on the pastrami read more

Open later than the other locations (1:00 AM for this one, as of writing), friendly staff and food came very quickly for us. Can't go wrong with the classic pastrami dip sandwich, along with the onion rings. Even though we ordered a small size of the onion rings, they were sure generous with the amount! It overflowed the container and got our takeout bag extra oily. But the breading on them sure was nice and flavorful, not just a pile of grit and grease like most other fast food places. read more

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The Hat is an LA OG spot ! My parents who both are born and raised in LA and a place I lived for 4 years can all attest that The Hat is tried and true ! Not much has changed since they opened and that's the reason I love it. It's simple and it's always good ! Make sure your hungry when you come through because everything comes in well sized portions! read more

The Hat - Chili Fries and pastrami sandwiches - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

this place is awesome! i love that they are open late, the people working are always nice, and the food is great! i always get the pastrami sandwich and the horchata. i have made a ritual of going there late and walking around read more

I had a midnight craving the other day and my body told me it wants chili cheese fries with onion so I drove here an hour before they close. I was the first in line and surprisingly, there was a line after me even though it's midnight. I ordered pastrami dip, onion rings, and chili cheese fries with onion. After about 10 minutes of waiting, my order is ready. My boyfriend drove us home and it felt like the longest drive ever even though I live nearby. I was holding on to the chili cheese fries tray with a firm grip. I washed my hands when I got home and dig in like there's no tomorrow. I wished I took photos but I was hangry at that point. Perfect for a late night craving! read more

The Hat - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

As a 626 native I used to live a block away from this establishment. To see it grow as a franchise and beach out to more locations gives me pride in the 626. Chilli cheese fries with pickles! Pastami sandwiches! Hot dogs and burgers! This is good ole greasy Americana! read more

It's fine I guess. I'm just disappointed compared to what it used to be. I haven't been to this location for over a year. I get it, inflation is a bitch. But now the pastrami sandwich is half the size and has half the meat and yet they still have raised prices a little . And they even skimp on the French Fries. Service at this location has always been poor, I know that going in. But usually the food is worth it. Honestly I'd rather just y'all charge me a few bucks more and go back to what you used to do and get rid of all the bumbs and drug deals in your parking lot. I was here when the sun was still up Jesus Christ. And the very large slow security woman is not going to do anything but pretend to write on her clip board. read more

Came out for a walk with the Wife and decided to get ourselves a snack real quick. When I'm the area you can never go wrong with The Hat!! Always great food and very welcoming! The vibes are always good and the service was on point. Got our food in under 10 minutes read more

Not too sure if I'm ordering the wrong things here, but the pastrami dip was just... meh, at a meager 5/10. I also got their cheeseburger once and that's also a 5/10. To be honest, I get the tuna on whole wheat now every time I go here now lol. Maybe it's because I don't know how to eat pastrami or roast beef, but it seems pretty dry every time I get it and the volume of meat in the sandwich has gone down through the years. read more

Yummy! I can see why they're famous. Generous portions & awesome flavors. I would gain 10 pounds in a month if I lived by there. Definitely recommend and try the onion rings and the pastrami. Omg. read more

My dad remembered their pastrami sandwich and mentioned he wanted to have it again. So when we had to run an errand nearby we stopped by for a pastrami dip $10.79 and small fries $3.59. The line at around 11 AM on a weekday was short. We got our order in less than 10 minutes. Everyone working inside had a mask on. The place looked and felt clean. At home after warming up the pastrami dip it tasted soft, fatty and yummy, though not greasy. The fries had to be crisped up in a toaster oven and then they tasted fine. I'm glad I took the advice of another Yelp reviewer who wrote the small fries is big enough to feed 3-4 people. We ate the fries for 2 more meals. We will be back. read more

The Hat - Staff all had masks on - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Food is great, but don't expect to get your order for the time of pick up. I usually order online for days I need to bring dinner for my partner on their break. Every time I do this, I order at 6:30 and need it by 7:30 this gives them a full hour to get it ready by that time. Three times they failed the guaranteed pick up time and I wasn't able to bring food for my gf on her breaks. I also noticed, they never even started my order until I got there all those times. Guaranteed pick up time doesn't exist, so no point in ordering online or if you need your food by a certain time just go somewhere else. read more

This place here have the best pastrami ever and don't forget to get you some chili fry's

The best pastrami in L.A! The best pastrami on the planet. I've been going here for years and just now added the gravy fries to my favorite list. Great friendly service and tasty menu options. You gotta try the chili burger also. read more

Really great cheeseburger, takes a while to make but they're making it fresh so time isn't a factor. However you may interpret this, they give way too many fries. For a group of 4, a small fries will get the job done, but I'm one man so I took them home for later. There is no drive thru and the only seating is outside around the back. All that said, can recommend eating here, everything tasted really good. read more

Well, today as I was returning from my O.M.T session with my intern at dr. Paul Sucgang office I caught sight of the iconic signage atop of the eatery. So I decided to roll the dice and pick up a hot roast beef with gravy and their order of small fries... lol although when I got to my table back home and emptied the bag, I discovered that I had been given a hot roast beef with aus jus . Now normally I'd be freaking out! Lol with frustration and falling to the floor screaming up towards the heavens... WHY ME!!! But, upon further consideration.. I reached the conclusion that this may very well be a better option. My famed hot roast beef with gravy and fries has become a bit too heavy a meal...even minimized to my post gastric resection pouch sized portions... I'm now enjoying my deliciously crafted pickle and amazing fries... all of which are putting a smile upon my face. THIS IS SCRUMPTIOUSLY DELICIOUS.... Slowly and confident that this selection will be a positive selection for lunch. Almost as if it had been intercepted and switched to the downsized version.... meh, I think I have seen this movie in which through angelic direction I was saved from having discomfort due to my having something way to heavy. I am thoroughly grateful for the unintentional swap and extremely happy. read more

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Man. The Hat is one of those spots you think about when you don't live in the area. Luckily, I was in the neighborhood getting my car repaired, so you know I had to stop by and grab a pastrami sandwich and pastrami chili cheese fries. Due to COVID, outdoor dining is available with like 25% open due to spacing and distancing. All the staff is wearing mask. This is my first review since COVID. I wonder if this COVID review is the new normal. Weird. read more

Best place to go for pastrami, chilli cheese, and onions ring. Great portion and prices.

This place has been consistent. Their chili fries always taste, fresh and hot and their pastrami dip it's amazing.

We ordered takeout and everything was quick and delicious. But they did get a little soggy at home. But the line moved quickly and we didn't have to wait long. We ordered the pastrami sandwich of course and some fries. 2 order for 2 people...we are adult with normal eating portion, this was enough and a very filling meal. I love that they cut the sandwich in an even 2, so we don't have to worry about splitting it. It's a solid pastrami sandwich. But I think dipping it killed it on the way home. Should've asked to have the dip in the side, but they didn't ask, we didn't know it was even an option. The fries is huge potion and they are thick fries, definitely need some ketchup. I normally get it with gravy but not this time. read more